Silfen Leadership Series

Your connection to top executives

The strength of any great business school lies not only in its ability to teach students the fundamentals of management, finance, and other traditional disciplines, but also in the School’s ability to attract world-class leaders to speak on campus and share their ideas and experience with the next generation of business leaders. The David and Lyn Silfen Leadership Series represents a distinct competitive advantage for Columbia Business School and a unique partnership between students and top executives.

The leadership series is an unparalleled learning opportunity for the entire Columbia Business School community, attracting renowned business leaders from around the world to provide a forum for students to exchange thoughts and ideas with the most important people in business today. These leaders share innovative ideas, leadership styles, and personal philosophies with our students. The series has established its reputation among students and corporate executives alike for attracting top business leaders from New York and around the world to the School.

Charlotte is a 2nd year MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. She loves hearing leaders reflect on the paths and experiences that have led to their success.Before school, she worked in corporate strategy for Northrop Grumman and equity research for Fidelity Investments.

Caitlin

Caitlin is a 2ndyear MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. She is interested in marketing and technology. Prior to CBS Caitlin worked at a marketing consulting firm and at several start-ups focused on mobile gaming and mobile advertising.

Stephanie

Stephanie is a 2nd year MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. She is honored to be part of such an influential student organization. Before business school she worked in low-income neighborhoods as both a teacher and school leader. Upon graduation, she plans to join the Boston Consulting Group.

Anjali

Anjali is a 2nd year MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. Prior to CBS, Anjali was an investment analyst with Wells Fargo’s proprietary portfolio and will be returning to investment management after business school.

Nate

Nate is a 2nd year MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. Prior to CBS, Nate worked at Bank of America Merrill Lynch in a variety of roles serving both public market investors and both private and public healthcare corporations. Upon graduation Nate will be joining a healthcare focused merchant banking firm.

David

David a 2nd year MBA candidate at Columbia Business School. Prior to CBS, David worked as a foreign currency trader and will be joining a restructuring focused investment bank following graduation.